Police searching for father and son from Cheshire who went missing after hiking find two bodies
Good Morning Britain correspondent Juliet Dunlop has the latest in the search for a father and son who vanished in the Scottish Highlands.
Two bodies have been found in the search for a father and his 12-year-old son who went missing after going hillwalking in Scottish Highlands, police have said.
Tom Parry, 49, and his son Richie were due to return to their home in Alsager, Cheshire, on Wednesday, 29 May, after visiting Glen Nevis and Glencoe.
Their car was found in the Three Sisters car park in the area where they stopped on Tuesday, 28 May, to go hillwalking.
Police said that two bodies were found during a search in Glencoe on Wednesday evening.
They are yet to be formally identified, however, the family of Mr Parry and his son have been informed.
Police said inquiries are ongoing but there are no apparent suspicious circumstances.
Inspector Craig Johnstone said: “Our thoughts are with all those involved. I would like to thank all emergency services and Mountain Rescue volunteers.”
Police said that a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.
About 45 mountain rescue volunteers were involved in the search for Mr Parry and his son.
This included 15 members of the Glencoe team, along with members of Lochaber, Keswick, Langdale, Cockermouth. A coastguard helicopter was also involved.
St Mary's Church in Alsager, Cheshire, said its prayers were with the Parry family.
In a post on social media, they said: "We at St. Mary's offer our sincerest condolences and prayers to all their family, friends, and neighbours, and for all who are now coming to terms with this shocking and devastating news.
"St. Mary's Church will continue to be open, as it is everyday, for anyone who wishes to come in and peacefully hold Tom, Richie, and all their family, in their thoughts and prayers."
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